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Mental Health Equity Looking Beyond Series
Continuation of the APA Fireside Chats discussions where strategies and opportunities to improve the mental health of historically marginalized and minoritized communities were examined. The APA Looking Beyond Series will bring an interdisciplinary lens to the discussion, leveraging innovative frameworks to address mental health inequities.
Expert Q&A: Addiction and Substance Use Disorders
Find answers to your questions about addiction and substance use disorder written by leading psychiatrists.
Addressing Substance Use Disorder in the Hispanic Community Unpacking Sociocultural Risk and Resilience
Interact with the panel as they explore both the risk and resilience within this diverse group.
Justice Involvement in Substance Use Disorder Treatment for Marginalized Pregnant and Parenting People: Working Toward a Better Approach
Join us on Jul. 31 at 7:00 p.m.to discuss strategies for improving access to evidence-based SUD treatment.
NIDA Sessions to Examine Treating Substance Use During Pandemic
In addition to a lecture from NIDA Director Nora Volkow, M.D., on the social determinants of substance use disorders (SUDs), the NIDA research track will feature sessions on the potential of psychedelics for treating SUDs and the connections between SUDs and sleep disorders.
New Study Tests a Curriculum for Medical Students on Detecting and Treating Opioid Use Disorder
From December 2020 to December 2021 drug overdose deaths in the U.S. increased by nearly 15%, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Of the nearly 71,000 drug overdose deaths in the U.S. in 2019, 70% involved opioids. A presentation at this year’s American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting examined one approach to ending this crisis: offering focused training as part of the medical student curriculum.
Stomping Out Addiction Stigma: Mindset is Everything
Review stigma related to addiction terminology and learn ways clinicians can reframe their mindset and use nonjudgmental clinically accurate terminology to promote equitable care for patients.
Expert Q&A: Anxiety Disorders
Find answers to your questions about anxiety disorders written by leading psychiatrists.
Mental Health Awareness Month
Today, nearly one in five U.S. adults live with a mental illness. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of those living with mental illness or a substance use disorder and to help reduce the stigma associated with them.
Alcohol Use Disorder: Social Media, Technology, and Treatment
While most can enjoy alcohol occasionally without problems, alcohol use disorder is common and often untreated. An estimated 11% of all adults and 15% of young adults (aged 18-25) had alcohol use disorder in the past year. Several recent studies highlight some challenges related to alcohol content on social media along with some promising approaches to treatment.